Consider the following dynasties:HoysalaGahadavalaKakatiyaYadavaHow many of the above dynasties esta

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Consider the following dynasties:HoysalaGahadavalaKakatiyaYadavaHow many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

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Correct Answer: D — NoneStep-by-step Solution:Hoysala: Established in the 11th century CE (c. 1026 CE) — not 8th century.Gahadavala: A Rajput dynasty that ruled parts of UP and Bihar during the 11th and 12th centuries — not 8th century.Kakatiya: Ruled parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh between 12th and 14th centuries — not 8th century.Yadava (Seuna): Ruled from 850 CE to 1334 CE — the earliest phase begins in the late 9th century, not early 8th century.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (Only one): No dynasty from the list emerged in the early 8th century.Option B (Only two): Same reason — none.Option C (Only three): Same reason — none.Key Concept: The early 8th century in India was dominated by the Later Gupta, Vardhana, and early Rajput kingdoms, as well as the expansion of the Chalukyas and Pallavas. The dynasties listed emerged much later in the medieval period (11th–14th centuries).

Consider the following dynasties:HoysalaGahadavalaKakatiyaYadavaHow many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

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